https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:12:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1393805 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:33:55 +0000 Neel 1393805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for asking this Shannon! I have been wondering about it myself. Hmm .... And I am still wondering ... Will have to go check my closet and post the pictures of the jacket I *think* (that's a big think) looks equestrian! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1393699 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:23:40 +0000 WitchyD 1393699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><span>"And does she look expensive? (I'm not entirely sure why that's part of the equation.)"</p> <p>Made me laugh. &nbsp;Because serious riding is an expensive sport! &nbsp;<br />As Dashielle mentioned, showing and fox hunting require more formal riding attire, including the lovely (and almost military in style which is I believe where the look originates from) formal&nbsp;</span>shade belly jacket and white breeches.&nbsp; How lovely and classic!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1393651 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:40:09 +0000 Anonymous 1393651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392701 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 00:16:28 +0000 columbine(erin) 1392701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great question. I enjoyed reading the answers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392663 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:47:12 +0000 Alexandra 1392663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question, Shannon! I was wondering the same thing. For me, it's been mostly the total look - you know, does this person look like she just got off her horse? And does she look expensive? (I'm not entirely sure why that's part of the equation.) I like Lisa's explanation and am staying tuned to see what others say as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392662 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:46:26 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1392662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Examples of the above. In the US, only children show in paddock boots. &nbsp;So cute on their ponies!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392659 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:40:24 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1392659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to add a little color...<br />Almost any jacket can give an equestrian vibe, depending on the other elements. &nbsp;For example, in Dressage, it is compulsory to wear white breeches, black boots, black jacket (tails at higher levels)&nbsp;and satin&nbsp;top hat. A vest with yellow points adds to that look. A jacket and Chelsea's (aka paddock boots)&nbsp;is enough to give an equestrian vibe, although tall boots cinch it, as they are required in the show ring.&nbsp;Then there is the "I live on an estate in the UK&nbsp;and take my horses out hacking or foxhunting" the latter having a more strict dress coat often involving plaid jackets and various colored pants. Truth be told, most people in the US wear "gear" like fleece jackets etc., skinny jeans or colored breeches and&nbsp;tall or paddock boots when not showing.&nbsp; TMI perhaps... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392636 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:03:00 +0000 Suz 1392636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So smart, Lisa! I was guessing all this when I threw on my Reiss. It is called a "tuxedo" blazer, but it has princess seams and is double vented in back. It is also quite strictly tailored --- not tight, but fits at the waist. Not a BF blazer.&nbsp;</p> <p>It does not have the curved hem or any other accoutrements like elbow patches or tweed. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Traditionally, there would be jackets a rider would wear for dressage (more formal) and "hacking" jackets -- these would be the more textured tweeds, plaids, etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392629 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:50:21 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1392629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good -- and interesting -- answer, Lis! I was wondering some of the same things as Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392626 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:45:13 +0000 Anonymous 1392626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know Angie will tell you all of this, but in addition, the back was historically&nbsp; double- vented to allow the jacket to open nicely (worn fully buttoned of course)&nbsp;&nbsp;over the saddle. &nbsp;It's quite fascinating, and a gorgeous testament to true tailoring. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392624 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:37:38 +0000 Anonymous 1392624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to jump right in the minute you hit "post" but I just happened to be here....</p> <p>From my background in &nbsp;the academics of clothing&nbsp;manufacturing and design, it's got everything &nbsp;to do with the cut as anything. The seaming in an equestrian or hacking jacket&nbsp;&nbsp;traditionally makes for a very fitted blazer- princess seams front and back, and often /usually the curved hem. &nbsp;Definitely not the same as a classic black blazer .....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392622 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:35:21 +0000 Diana 1392622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure about the official definition, but I think your descriptors are all pretty apt for the equestrian style.&nbsp; In fact, my plaid jacket (which I am wearing today) literally has <i>all of the above</i> features! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-a-jacket-equestrian-in-style#post-1392619 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:31:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1392619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the whole equestrian vibe but am curious about what makes a blazer in particular "equestrian" - is it because it's tweed or plaid? Is it elbow patches or types of buttons"? Is it the overall shape with the longer, rounded back hem and perhaps even a buckle across the back? Or is it just in the way you style it - e.g. can a classic black blazer be equestrian when paired with the right top, slim bottoms and boots?</p> <p>Thoughts anyone?</p> <p> </p>